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Top Tasmania playgrounds

Tasmania's cold climate might mean that much of winter is spent indoors, but there's a world of fun awaiting families when they do venture out for some fresh air and activity. With a number of gorgeous play facilities scattered around the Apple Isle, take a browse through some of the best we've found for kids and families looking for somewhere fun to play in Tassie.

Dru Point Playground

Margate is home to one of the best playground facilities for kids in Tasmania. No matter their age or ability, Dru Point Playground has fun play equipment for everyone, with easy wheelchair access and a fully fenced playground for extra security. Teach your kids the traffic signs on the specialised kids' bike track, or set up a barbecue in one of the many sheltered picnic areas. Or just relax in the sunshine on the wide green lawns.

Longbeach Playground

Head to picturesque Lower Sandy Bay for amazing playground fun at Longbeach Playground, also known as the 'Boat Park'. Kids will love the interactive boat-themed play equipment featuring a do-it-yourself water pump, sandpits, various climbing structures and a Liberty Swing for wheelchairs. Longbeach Playground is the perfect place to enjoy a barbecue in one of the sheltered pavilions, or to throw a birthday party for kids where space and entertainment are no problem.

Princes Park Playground

Historic Battery Point boasts the very popular Princes Park Playground, with its nautically-themed play equipment and plenty of space to set up a sports game or picnic. Easily accessible with nearby parking and public toilets right on site, it's easy to spend hours having fun in the park. Kids love the climbing frames, hammocks and sandy play areas, but may come home a little grubby from all the fun in the sand and grass!

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Take a 15 minute walk from Launceston's Town Hall and you'll find yourself in a wooded wonderland in the heart of the city. Cataract Gorge Reserve is magnificent parkland with lookouts, walking trails and the world's longest single-span chairlift. The Gorge also hosts an open-air swimming pool, children's playground and free barbecues surrounding the rolling lawns. A restaurant and cafe are also on site, and you may even spot a resident peacock strutting about the park.

Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens

Kids can freely explore beautifully landscaped gardens at Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, learn about herb and vegetable gardens, and take part in fun earthy activities throughout the year. Check the website for regular updates to the Gardens activity program, or just head in with a picnic and your walking shoes for a fun day out in nature.